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February 8th – May 5th – “Stepping Out: Dancing in Cayuga County”. Cayuga Museum of History & Art, 203 Genesee St., Auburn. The exhibit explores social, folk and the fine art of dance as well as showcases our local dance schools and studios. www.cayuganet.org/cayugamuseum 315-253-8051

March 31st – May 20th – Made in NY 2012 – Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, 205 Genesee St., Auburn. Made in NY 2012, is an annual juried exhibition featuring New York State artists. The exhibition features 75 works of art by 73 artists from throughout New York State. Made in NY 2012 features paintings, photographs, sculpture, drawings, and more. Members free, non- members $6. www.myartcenter.org 315-255-1553

April 11th – Kid’s View of Vernal Pools – Sterling Nature Center, 15380 Jenzvolt Rd., Sterling.Join Naturalist Jim D’Angelo and his daughter for a Child’s View of the vernal pools at the Sterling Nature Center. Vernal pools are small wetlands that temporarily fill with water providing essential habitat for frogs, salamanders, turtles and even a few snakes!!! We will do some hands on exploring of these unique wetlands looking for spotted salamanders, fairy shrimp, frogs, insects and other wildlife that utilize them. A short slideshow presentation will be conducted before the outdoor nature study of the vernal pools. Please dress for the weather and wear boots if you want to wade into this wetland. 1:00pm. www.cayuganet.org/sterlingpark 315-947-6143

April 13th – Loren Barrigar & Mark Mazengarb – Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St., Auburn. CNY acoustic guitar stand-out Loren Barrigar and New Zealand star Mark Mazengarb were instantly aware of the musical magic that was created the first time they played guitar together. Barrigar and Mazengarb share a unique musical chemistry seldom found among musicians. Their live performances feature not only their spectacular technicalgrasp of the guitar, but also their outstanding musicality and ability to be spontaneously creative. 8pm, Tickets are $15; $25 for two; APT members $13.50. www.auburnpublictheater.org 315-253-6669

April 14th - Professor Louie and The Crowmatix – Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St., Auburn. Professor Louie & The Crowmatix is a Woodstock, NY based Americana/Roots musical group led by Aaron Hurwitz, a musician and producer nicknamed ‘Professor Louie’. Their music is a blend of Blues, Rock, R&B, Gospel, & Folk with harmonic vocals. The current members all hail from New York State. They have lived, traveled and performed extensively around the globe. 8pm, doors open at 7pm. Tickets $10/general admission, $9/APT members. www.auburnpublictheater.org 315-253-6669

April 14th - Vernal Pool – Sterling Nature Center, 15380 Jenzvolt Rd., Sterling. Vernal pools are small wetlands that temporarily fill with water providing essential habitat for frogs, salamanders, turtles and even a few snakes!!! We will do some hands on exploring of these unique wetlands looking for salamanders, frogs, insects and other wildlife that contribute to this ecosystem in a puddle. An indoor presentation on the natural history and vulnerability of vernal pools will be conducted before the outdoor nature study. Please dress for the weather and wear boots if you want to wade into this wetland. 1:00 pm, free. www.cayuganet.org/sterlingpark 315-947-6143.

April 17th – Empowered – Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St., Auburn. Tompkins County, NY is one of the cloudiest, least windy places in the country, and yet its residents are proving that we can meet our energy needs through totally renewable resources. From solar and wind to veggie oil and geothermal, Empowered: Power from the People tells the story of one community’s role in the energy independence revolution. 7pm, $5. www.auburnpublictheater.org 315-253-6669

April 17th – Sushi & Sake – Aurora Inn, 391 Main St., Aurora. Sushi is among the most beautiful and delicious of all foods-learn the art of this delicacy in this hands-on class. We’ll cover how to select fish and ingredients, prepare sushi rice, and make simple sushi rolls. Sashimi, nigiri, and maki will be covered. We’ll also taste different sakes and learn a bit about this classic accompaniment. It’s a sure hit for your next dinner party. 6-8:30pm, $115/person. www.innsofaurora.com 315-364-8888

April 18th- “Rogue Elephant on a Rampage”? A Reflection on the History of the CIA – Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St., Auburn. Friends of Seymour Library proudly presents Dr. David S. McCarthy, Ph.D. The College of William and Mary. Reception to follow. 7pm, $10/personwww.auburnpublictheater.org 315-253-6669

April 20th - Spring Wine Dinner: “Here Comes the Sun” – King Ferry Winery, 658 Lake Rd., King Ferry. Our barrel room transforms to a dining room to welcome spring…join us for special pairings of our wines and seasonal dishes. Food by the amazing folks at Serendipity Catering of Ithaca, NY. The winemaker will be on hand to share the inside story on the wines. Call for reservations by April 10. $50/person, includes tax & tip, 5:30pm. www.treleavenwines.com 800-439-5271

April 20th – 22nd – ”The Fantasticks” – Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St., Auburn. “The Fantasticks,” is hosted by Carnytown Productions and Produced by Tom Hoey, with Simon Moody, Jack Sherman and Joel Weirick as co-producers. The Auburn production of “The Fantasticks” with book and lyrics by Tom Jones and music by Harvey Schmidt is now celebrating its 51st year. This “longest-running musical in the world” features direction by James Cantu, musical direction by Barbara Mushock, choreography by Yvonne Villano-Hassett and set design by Navroz Dabu. Wine and Beer will be available with proper I.D., and snacks may be purchased during intermission. Daily shows: 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm, tickets $25 www.auburnpublictheater.org 315-253-6669

April 20th & 21st – “A Better Life” – Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St., Auburn. A Better Life is a poignant story about the struggle of an honest, profoundly decent man to survive as an illegal alien in LA. Utterly devoid of political posturing and moralizing, the film deals instead with the universal human yearning for security, stability, and at least some degree of happiness in one’s life. 4/20, 1:00 & 8:00 pm, 4/21, 8:00 pm, tickets $5/online, $6/at the door. www.auburnpublictheater.org 315-253-6669

April 21st- Through the Eyes of Fanny Seward: A Family Friendly Tour of the Seward House Museum – Seward House Museum, 33 South St., Auburn. Families will have the opportunity to experience the Seward House through the eyes of William Seward’s daughter, Fanny. Drawing heavily from Fanny’s extensive diaries, a guide playing Fanny will give a first-person account of her life, touching on the topics of abolition, women’s rights, her family’s experience during the Civil War, and what it was like to be a child during the 19th century. Appropriate for Grades 4-12. 10:00 am – 11:30 am or 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm, $10/adults, $8/children 12 & under. www.sewardhouse.org 315-252-1283

April 22nd - Pizza & Petals – Sterling Nature Center, 15380 Jenzvolt Rd., Sterling. Homemade Pizza (noon) & Wildflower Walk (1pm). On Earth Day treat yourself to some of Nature’s spring beauties, trillium, hepatica and other woodland wildflowers. At 1pm naturalist and Sterling Nature Center Director Jim D’Angelo will led a walk along the trails of the nature center for a look at some of nature’s beautiful woodland wildflowers. Identification, natural history and interesting facts about the spring woodland wildflowers will be discussed on this walk. As a special treat before the walk homemade pizza and Ontario Orchards’ apple cider will be available from noon to 1pm. If you would like to join us for pizza please let us know so we can provide enough for everyone. Noon, free. www.cayuganet.org/sterlingpark 315-947-6143